Day 75 – 2 Samuel: David’s struggles

“Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! The Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king of Israel and saved you from the power of Saul. I gave you your master’s house and his wives and the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. And if that had not ben enough, I would have given you much, much more.” 2 Samuel 12:7-8 NLT

Reading 2 Samuel 11:1-24:25

After restoring the nation to peace and establishing Israel as a great military power, David becomes entangled in sin. He sins by coveting a married woman, Bathsheba, and claiming her for his own. But sin didn’t stop there – it escalated to the murder of her husband, Uriah, in an attempt to cover up their adultery and the pregnancy.

The Lord sent the prophet Nathan to David. His message was clear, and David deeply regretted his sin, coming to the Lord for forgiveness. God forgives David, just as He forgives us. But, sin has consequences, and the child died whom David mourned deeply.

God also sends people into our lives to help us recognise our wrongdoings and sins. Their purpose is not to shame or humiliate us but to guide us closer to Him and away from our wrongful actions. Sadly, we often fail to listen, choosing instead to see these individuals as judgmental rather than reflecting on our hearts and bringing to the Lord the things the Holy Spirit has revealed to us, seeking repentance and forgiveness.

Prayer: Father, thank You for the valuable lessons we learned from David and his repentant heart, You forgave and loved Him. Thank You, that through Jesus, we can bring our sins to You for forgiveness. Open my eyes and heart to those You sent to help me get rid of the sin in my life. Amen.